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A decorated puja altar with a gold-tinted cloth and marigold and purple flower garlands along its front edge. Behind it, a large printed portrait on a galaxy-background panel shows a smiling figure in a saffron turban, red-and-gold shawl and layered garlands of orange marigolds and beaded necklaces. Two-tiered brass and silver platters hold lamps, flowers, kumkum and offerings. Several deity murtis stand on the altar, including a figure with a gold halo and a red-clad figure seated on a cushion, with a brass oil lamp and kalasha-style vessels in front. The portrait is a depiction on a backdrop, not a physical person; no people are visible.

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A Lakshmi puja altar set up for Deepavali, with a large printed backdrop of a smiling man in an orange-red turban, red-and-gold embroidered robe and garlands of orange marigolds and rudraksha beads, standing against a starry cosmic background. Below, a gilded deity murti flanked by figurines, brass plates of offerings, a lit oil lamp, marigold and pink flower garlands, and small framed pictures. No physical people are visible in the frame.2020-11-15Photograph of a home altar display for a puja, set against a starry cosmic backdrop. A large printed image of a smiling figure wearing an orange-red turban, red embroidered garment, orange marigold garlands and beaded necklaces stands behind the altar; the figure appears to be a person depiction, with saffron turban and ornate red garment as cues. In front, a bronze deity murti with a halo, deity figures, framed photographs and a small golden standing image sit among yellow marigolds, copper bowls of kumkum, and brass trays. On the lower table, a lit brass oil lamp (lamp) and small figurines rest on an orange cloth. No physical people are visible.2020-11-27A Lakshmi pooja altar arrangement photographed head-on. In front of it stand a brass deity murti with gold ornaments, a framed devotional picture, a framed image of a temple deity, and a silver tray of rudraksha beads with brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings. Yellow marigold flowers and petals are scattered on brass plates, and small brass figurines and a silver bull figure sit on the table. No people are visible.2020-11-15KAILASA OMAN on 11/15/20202020-11-15A decorated altar for an Ayyappa puja in a room with a starry galaxy backdrop. Several deity murtis dressed in gold jewellery, garlands and coloured silks stand on gold-draped tables, including a figure in a pink and gold turban and a figure in a teal and gold dress. On the right, a statue of a smiling man in an orange turban with rudraksha malas and marigold garlands stands beside the altar. A framed picture of Lord Ayyappa, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, sits at centre front among brass oil lamps, plates of bananas, fruit, rice offerings on banana leaves, and kumkum and vibhuti in small bowls. No living people are visible.2020-11-27 +2 copiesPhoto of a home temple altar draped in orange cloth. A large printed portrait behind the altar shows a smiling bearded man wearing a red-brown turban, a red-brown robe, rudraksha mala beads and ornate gold necklaces, with one hand raised. Gold-toned peetha-style backdrop frames the altar. In front, a brass Ganesha murti is decorated with pink and white flowers, a brass tray holds yellow turmeric-tinted water and scattered petals, and a large pink hibiscus lies on the tray. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers and rudraksha malas hang around the portrait area and a small framed temple picture. Brass puja vessels and a small bell sit at the left edge.2021-06-22KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/18/20212021-05-18A devotee in an orange-red turban, orange sari-like wrap and multiple marigold garlands stands smiling behind a small home altar. The altar holds brass deity figures, a brass multi-branched lamp, a brass kalasha-style vessel, lotus flowers, fresh flower garlands, oil lamps and framed photographs. A large framed painting above shows a seated saint in a golden throne with a rudraksha mala, and a poster at left shows a figure holding a trident. A framed photo at right shows a smiling young man in orange with a white garland and rudraksha beads. The person's face is partially visible and no identity is asserted from appearance; the altar is a daily padukas puja setup.2021-01-30 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO on 3/7/20212021-03-07 +1 copiesKAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/20/20212021-06-20Indoor shrine photo: a central life-size figure of a smiling person in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe, with orange and marigold garlands and a rudraksha mala, stands behind a glass-topped altar. A framed painting above shows a seated figure in gold chair and orange robe. Around the altar are framed photographs, a Shiva picture with garlands, brass deity murtis, a trident, white jasmine flowers, lotus blossoms, oil lamps, a kalasha-like bowl and offerings in small dishes.2021-06-16 +1 copiesPhotograph of a home temple altar at KAILASA Dhumbarai, Nepal. A large printed portrait of a smiling man with a rust-red turban and beard, wearing a rust-red shawl, gold ornate necklaces and bangles, stands behind the altar, hands raised in a blessing gesture. This is a depiction, appearance-based a person with turban, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha malas visible. In front, a gold Ganesha figure is adorned with yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas, and a gold Kali-type murti wears red and white garlands. A brass tray holds turmeric water, yellow flowers, red chillies and a small oil lamp. Beside them, an ornate gold throne-like peetha and a gold kalasha-style vessel with garlands are visible. No physical people appear in the scene.2021-05-18